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¡B! · **Posted:** Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:34 pm

I think this is what siduriman was hoping to get at when he started his thread about Ed's wedding. This is as good of a quote as you'll find about how the band gets along and/or works together. If you did, you may find an interview where Jeff or Stone talk about seeing other band members in their down time.

Eddie wrote:

I think we’re just happy we’ve survived it and are still friends and more than that, happy that we’re still a working group.

I’m going to go to practice in the basement (with Pearl Jam) in about 10 minutes and I think that’s the best part, that we’re still working and probably working on a higher level of efficiency than ever before. Just meaning that our level of communication is a 20-year relationship between partners, (where) you kind of know what the other person is thinking; all these things that can really benefit you, just in the songwriting process alone. I think the biggest emotion is a bit of being overwhelmed, in a positive way, by the fact we survived it all.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011 ... ie-vedder/

Does the relationship that Pearl Jam members have with each other affect their music? Should we care or not?

bmacsmith · **Joined:** Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:52 pm **Posts:** 8288

it is kinda weird if they weren't around for Ed's wedding. i mean, i'd invite work friends i dont really hang out with just to be nice.

FloydTheBarber · **Posted:** Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:05 pm

Were they not invited or did they not accept the invitation?

cutuphalfdead · **Posted:** Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:29 pm

Can we stop being the Pit?

McParadigm · **Joined:** Sun Oct 17, 2004 3:07 pm **Posts:** 12393

The idea that they're "efficient" in their process has been brought up before. When I think of words that associate with musical brilliance, originality, or creativity, "efficient" isn't one of them.

bmacsmith · **Joined:** Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:52 pm **Posts:** 8288

McParadigm wrote:

The idea that they're "efficient" in their process has been brought up before. When I think of words that associate with musical brilliance, originality, or creativity, "efficient" isn't one of them.

yeah it sounds like code for "we really dont want to spend much time on this shit so we dont"

Riot Actor 25 · **Posted:** Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:10 pm

I think bands stay together because they're on good friendly terms from the get-go, but after so many years and all the time you're face to face with each other its easy to see how people get sick of one another.

I think lots of big bands are like that. Once they're off the road, they all go their separate ways.

Owl_Farmer · **Posted:** Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:20 pm

FloydTheBarber wrote:

Were they not invited or did they not accept the invitation?

Sigworthy

digster · **Posted:** Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:30 pm

Riot Actor 25 wrote:

I think bands stay together because they're on good friendly terms from the get-go, but after so many years and all the time you're face to face with each other its easy to see how people get sick of one another.

I think lots of big bands are like that. Once they're off the road, they all go their separate ways.

Yeah, that's pretty much what they've said publicly, too, and it makes sense. They've spent the last twenty years of their life together, and after that long, it wouldn't surprise me if they didn't see much of each other when they weren't working.

yofismom · **Posted:** Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:58 pm

I really like the part where Ed says "the biggest emotion... Is that we survived it.". If I think about what I've been through since then, and the few people who've been around for the whole ride, I can only begin to imagine... And it's nice that they all ate still as committed as the are to the band, still touring together so much. Yet it sounds like the focus of their lives and even their work is elsewhere now to a large extent. I'm just so happy they're still making music and still touring. (sorry if this sounds like a 'Pit' post... I have to admit I have a lot of love as the overwhelming emotion for what they've given me!)

mick7184 · **Posted:** Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:38 pm

B, you were right to lock that thread. Re-opening it like this was a mistake, this isnt the Pit.

Charlie · **Posted:** Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:48 pm

cutuphalfdead wrote:

Can we stop being the Pit?

ESTO!

Spike · **Joined:** Sat Oct 16, 2004 11:54 pm **Posts:** 40914

i mean, going your separate ways after a tour is one thing, but not inviting your bandmates of 20 years to your wedding is entirely another.

¡B! · **Posted:** Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:49 am

mick7184 wrote:

B, you were right to lock that thread. Re-opening it like this was a mistake, this isnt the Pit.

I disagree. I think their relationship affects their music. Those pointing out that the band being "efficient" may not have a good effect on music have a great point.

Evil.little.goat · **Joined:** Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:04 pm **Posts:** 633

Spike wrote:

i mean, going your separate ways after a tour is one thing, but not inviting your bandmates of 20 years to your wedding is entirely another.

Wasn't it in hawaii or something? maybe they didnt want to/couldn't fly out.

Eddie wrote:

I think we’re just happy we’ve survived it and are still friends and more than that, happy that we’re still a working group.

I’m going to go to practice in the basement (with Pearl Jam) in about 10 minutes and I think that’s the best part, that we’re still working and probably working on a higher level of efficiency than ever before. Just meaning that our level of communication is a 20-year relationship between partners, (where) you kind of know what the other person is thinking; all these things that can really benefit you, just in the songwriting process alone. I think the biggest emotion is a bit of being overwhelmed, in a positive way, by the fact we survived it all.

I think he just used the wrong word, he explains himself afterwards though. He's not talking about actual efficiency just that they have a higher level of understanding with each other, that makes writing with each other easier. I think, anyway.

McParadigm · **Joined:** Sun Oct 17, 2004 3:07 pm **Posts:** 12393

mick7184 wrote:

B, you were right to lock that thread. Re-opening it like this was a mistake, this isnt the Pit.

You really know how to hurt people in the feelings, man

yofismom · **Posted:** Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:47 am

mick7184 wrote:

B, you were right to lock that thread. Re-opening it like this was a mistake, this isnt the Pit.

I knew I shouldn't have posted that. :oops:

dimejinky99 · **Posted:** Sat Jul 02, 2011 2:16 am

maintaining space and distance can be great though..you then look forward to seeing your pals/colleagues again and getting into it..

i'd say the studio part is more of a chore for them..they do still love the writing/rehearsing part though..that's easy to see

bmacsmith · **Joined:** Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:52 pm **Posts:** 8288

dimejinky99 wrote:

maintaining space and distance can be great though..you then look forward to seeing your pals/colleagues again and getting into it..

i'd say the studio part is more of a chore for them..they do still love the writing/rehearsing part though..that's easy to see

they should just release that part. the recording part sucks. gimme the jams!

dimejinky99 · **Posted:** Sat Jul 02, 2011 2:41 am

yeah..it's been consistently true of all my favourite bands that the demos are always way better than the finished article..

it's just a taste thing though.

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